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March 7, 2016
Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
March 25, 2016
Schools Closed - Good Friday
March 28 - April 1, 2016
Schools Closed - Spring Break
April 19, 2016
Inservice Day - Students Do Not Attend
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| Sullivan County Schools Receive $48,000 in Mini Grants | |
Schools in Sullivan County have received $48,000 in mini grants from Utrust. Sullivan County teachers were invited to submit requests for up to $4,000 each whatever project they needed most in order to do their jobs better. To apply for the grants, teachers completed an online request form on the Utrust website. Sixty-one applications were completed; 23 from elementary schools; 23 from high schools; and 15 from middle schools.
A Utrust Committee rated each grant request using five criteria: potential for teaching/learning; number of students or staff benefitted; recurring benefit; innovation/creativity; and critical need. The idea was to fund the 10 projects with the highest ratings. According to Dr. Dan Tollett, Utrust Administrator, "There were too many excellent projects that deserved to be funded. Twenty projects were so outstanding that they received near perfect scores. The committee took the 20 projects with the highest scores and randomly drew ten of them for funding."
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| 4H Public Speaking Contest Winners | |
Sullivan County hosted the Upper Eight 4-H Public Speaking contest at Bristol Motor Speedway on Tuesday, March 1st. 4-H public speaking winners from Carter, Greene, Hawkins, Hancock, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties gathered to compete in this event. Sullivan County was well represented by [pictured left to right] Rachel Niebruegge (Indian Springs 5th), Presley Phillips (Miller Perry 4th), Fletcher Gibson (Colonial Heights 6th) and John Martin Harbaugh (Mary Hughes 8th). The participants each presented a prepared speech on a topic of their choosing. Members who participate in 4-H public speaking develop valuable communication skills and self-confidence. Congratulations to Rachel Niebruegge for earning second place in the fifth grade division and Presley Phillips for earning first place in the fourth grade division.
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| Blountville Middle School 5th Grade Project | |
In honor of Black History Month, February 2016, the 5th grade classes at Blountville Middle School have worked on several projects. Collaborating together, Mr. Timothy Laek and Mrs. Jada Sherfey have combined their efforts to bring more awareness about amazing African Americans from our past and our present. In addition to the famous quote search in Social Studies, the five-paragraph essay assignment in ELA, and displays dedicated to Black History Month, the 5th grade students wrote and mailed letters of support and well wishes to one of their current African American heroes. Robby Novak, aka Kid President, recently had another surgery to replace a rod in his leg. Robby has osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as "brittle bone disease" and has currently had more than 70 broken bones and more than 13 orthopedic surgeries. With all of the positive that Kid President brings into our lives, in Mrs. Sherfey's 5th grade ELA, the students were excited to write him letters of support, while working on improving their multi-paragraph and letter writing skills. Robbie is 12 years old and lives in a small town in West Tennessee, but he is known around the world as Kid President, the kid who loves corn dogs, loves to dance, encourages everyone, and works daily to make the world more awesome. To us, we call him "friend". Get well soon, KP!
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| Black History Month at BMS |
The 5th grade students at BMS researched various African American people from America's past and from today. After much research, they each selected a quote as a favorite. Each morning in February, these quotes were read to the entire middle school student body, giving other grades the opportunity to identify the author and submit for a drawing. Each day a winner was chosen and qualified for the grand prize drawing, which was done on March 2, 2016.
Above, Mr. Timothy Laek, 5th grade Social Studies and Science teacher, presents the winner of the grand prize, Hunter Antonito with two movie passes to The Pinnacle Marquee Cinemas, bowling passes for his entire family at Uncle Buck's, and Pal's Bucks for being the grand prize winner of the Black History Month Quotation Contest.
Congratulations, Hunter! BMS 5th grade would like to thank the entire school for their support and involvement in this project, which allowed them to learn more about the many men and women, who helped make America great!
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| Former Cowboy Visits Bluff City Elementary |
Former Dallas Cowboy, Gerald Sensabaugh, visited Bluff City Elementary recently. He met with Mrs. Hale's First Grade class, where he signed autographs, posed for pictures, and let the kids try on his NFL helmets. He then talked to the entire student body, where he talked about his high school and college career, and of course his NFL career. He talked to the students about setting goals and working towards those goals. He answered questions from the students and later posed for pictures with teachers. The students were very excited to meet a football player, as were the teachers!!!
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| ISE Celebrates Dr. Seuss' Birthday | |
Indian Springs 4th grade welcomed Principal Cox and Miss Kingsport Teen Princess, Marissa Mitchell, to read to us in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday.
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| STEM Class at Colonial Heights Middle | |
This is Mr McMeans STEM class. The students had to design and draw a blueprint for their ideal house. They then had to frame their walls and construct a roof to fit their house. They built the house so that anyone could look inside and see their rooms and floor plan layout.
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| CHMS is TNReady | |
Congratulations to the CHMS TNReady poster contest winners:
Kasia Oliver and Hannah Marshall
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| Sullivan Central FCCLA Competed at District Star Events | |
Sullivan Central Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competed at District Star Events, March 2nd. Kara White and McKenzie Dulaney received a Gold Medal for Sports Nutrition. Kacie Castle received a Silver Medal for Teach and Train. The three girls advance to the State Competition later this month. FCCLA is sponsored Sally Shipley.
Pictured from left: Kara White, Kacie Castle, Katelynn Hobbs, & McKenzie Dulaney
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Sullivan Central Students Deliver Singing Valentines
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The students of Sullivan central high school choral department presented their 4th annual Singing Valentines on Monday, February 22. Choral students learned eight different acappella songs during the first part of this semester and then divided into groups in order to present the songs to over 100 students and adults during the school day. This years song list included the songs "Lean On Me", "Kiss The Girl", "Can't Help Falling In Love", "My Girl", "My Guy", " Stand By Me", and "Just The Way You Are".
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| Sullivan Central Students Visit Holocaust Lecture at King University |
Sullivan Central High School students from AP European History and World History Honors classes attended the Martin Weiss Lecture at King University on February 29. The students had the privilege of hearing Martin Weiss, a Holocaust survivor, speak of his experiences during WWII. Mr. Weiss spoke on behalf of the Holocaust Memorial Museum. The students were mesmerized by his description of getting off the train at Auschwitz as "if I were a real artist then I could not have painted a better a hell" or his choking back of tears when he recalled that he did not cry when officers at the camp told him that the fire was for the members of his family who had arrived the day before with him. Comments included, "Mr. Weiss is an incredible man" and "Martin Weiss is an amazing person." A freshman shared, "Back then it was terrible, and I don't think we realize how privileged we are today." Another student wrote, "I will greatly cherish his story for the rest of my life."
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| Sullivan Central Students Participate in the Black History Oratorical Contest |
Sullivan Central High School students participated in Eastman Black History Oratorical Contest. Myeka McIver received 5th place in the contest with her essay on Garrett Morgan. The following students placed in the top 15 and were also recognized at the Eastman Black History luncheon: Addie Cox, Nicholas McCrackin, Amanda Meadows, Rachel Robinette, Zach White, and Ben Williams. Amanda Maine, 2015 1st place winner, and Myeka McIver received a special invitation to a private reception with Dr. Mae Jemison and reserved seating for her presentation at the Toy F. Reid Employee Center.
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| Sullivan North Awarded for Blood Drives |
On Friday, February 26th, Sullivan North High School received first place for the top mobile blood drive sponsor of TN Small High Schools for Marsh Regional Blood Center. We had 376 units of blood donated. Sullivan North HOSA has won this award ever since Marsh started giving awards.
Maylee Haynes won the Save the Summer Scholarship and Chayla Quillin won the Holiday Hero scholarship of 500 dollars for hosting a blood drive to get 50 or more units of blood donated.
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| Joint Military Ball | |
Joint Military Ball - This past Saturday night, JROTC cadets from Sullivan North and Sullivan South high schools hosted a night of music and comraderie at the 3rd annual North / South Military Ball. The event was attended by over 130 high school students from around the Tri-Cities area. Cadets and guests, dressed in their uniforms and formal gowns, started the night by showing their patriotism with the posting of the colors, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and setting of the Table of Honor. Later, cadet King and Queens were crowned with the rest of the night filled with food, dancing and HUNDREDS of selfies. These fine young men and women are wonderful examples of their respective schools and reflect the positive direction of their generation.
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| Sullivan North Band Featured on Fit for Life | |
Back in September the Sullivan North High School Marching Band was asked to be featured in an episode of the local television show "Fit for Life" as a special tribute to Gary Bortz, a North alumni. "Fit for Life" is a program that works to educate people to live a healthier lifestyle through exercise and good nutrition. The episode with the band aired last week on the CW; it can be viewed in its entirety by going to: http://www.getfit4lifeinc.com/fit-4-life-tv-episode-archives/ and clicking on Episode 7. Due to the success of this production, the band has been asked to perform at Freedom Hall on April 2 for the final taping. Tickets are $8 and the public is invited.
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| FCA Volleyball at Sullivan North | |
The FCA Volleyball League is in full swing this year at Sullivan North. Students in grades 4th through 7th in the North zone are able to play in a positive and encouraging environment to instill a love of the game of volleyball.
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| What's Happening at Emmett Elementary |
Second graders in Mrs. Miller's class at Emmett Elementary "kicked off" our measurement unit by measuring our feet. We worked with partners by first tracing our feet on paper and then using rulers to measure the outline. We measured in inches and then in centimeters. Next, we compared the lengths to see who had the longest foot and who had the shortest foot. We will use our drawings later to create a line plot when we get to that standard. We had a lot of fun working on this activity together!
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| Miller Perry News | |
Each morning at Miller Perry, a student leads the Pledge to the Flag and the Bobcat Pledge. The Bobcat Pledge is " We are Miller Perry. We are family. We belong here! We treat each other with respect and kindness. We have integrity. We do our best. We are EPIC!" Pictured is Jensen Davis. Recently, she did a great job leading the student body!
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| Miller Perry Celebrated Read Across America Week | |
Miller Perry celebrated Read Across America Week with many wonderful activities including special guest readers. Guest readers included the CAT in the HAT, and Mrs. Lisa Holt, Supervisor of Food Services. Mrs. Holt read Scrambled Eggs Super! Speaking of eggs, those green eggs made a special appearance, too. Cooper Scare brought Dr. Angie a dozen green eggs! DELICIOUS!!
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